Alicante to Köln (Cologne) (ALC–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR2105
FR Ryanair
73H
11:30 AM
CEST
2:10 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW531
EW Eurowings
32A
1:50 PM
CEST
4:30 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1356
FR Ryanair
73H
7:00 PM
CEST
9:40 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW530
EW Eurowings
319
5:30 AM
CEST T1
8:05 AM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2106
FR Ryanair
73H
8:15 AM
CEST T1
10:55 AM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1355
FR Ryanair
73H
7:20 PM
CEST T1
10:00 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Alicante to Köln (Cologne)
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 947 mi 2h 40m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

ALC–CGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 947 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings 7 32A 2h40
FR Ryanair 7 73H 2h40
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EW
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + FR (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALC to CGN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,618
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric ALC→CGN VLC→CGN IBZ→CGN
Distance from ALC 84 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 14 8 6
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 25m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Köln (Cologne) is 0 hours the same as Alicante.
ALC: CEST · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
947 mi / 1,524 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Visa & Entry

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ALC–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance947 mi / 1,524 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 947 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Eurowings and Ryanair.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ALC to CGN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VLC, PRG, NAP, RIX, TFS, BLQ, ACE, LYS, OTP, KUN, EMA, BER, OPO, ZAG, IBZ, MAN, LIS, FCO, PMI, MXP, EDI, ZRH, BCN, LPA, LGW, VIE, MUC, STN, BGY, ARN, SVQ, DUB, BUD, RAK and SOF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGN to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC, IBZ and PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to CGN

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings and Ryanair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ALC to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to CGN ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 947 miles (1,524 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC), Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).